The MCT Oil Podcast

Are all fats created equal? Common nutritional wisdom suggests that “fat makes you fat,” but recent science reveals that Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) operate by an entirely different set of metabolic rules. In this episode, we move past the hype of “Bulletproof” coffee and dive into the biochemistry of how C8 (caprylic acid), C10 (capric acid), and C12 (lauric acid) uniquely impact the human...

Is MCT oil a biohacking miracle or just another overhyped health trend? In this episode, we peel back the marketing labels to explore the biochemistry of Medium-Chain Triglycerides. We break down how these unique fats—primarily found in coconut and palm kernel oil—bypass the lymphatic system to provide rapid energy for the liver and brain. Join us as we analyze the latest research on MCTs, coverin...

Join us as we explore the cutting-edge science behind Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) and their potential to rescue the energy-starved brain. Whether you are navigating Alzheimer’s disease, recovering from Long COVID, or simply looking to optimize mental clarity, this podcast breaks down how nutritional ketosis can serve as a vital alternative fuel source for your neurons. In this series, we wil...

Description In this episode, we dive into the science behind Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) and their growing reputation as a “brain fuel.” While glucose is the brain’s primary energy source, research suggests that as we age—or in conditions like Alzheimer’s disease—the brain becomes less efficient at using sugar. We explore how MCT oil, specifically the C8 (caprylic) and C10 (capric) fractions...

Dive deep into the world of Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), the unique fats that have transcended their origins in clinical nutrition to become a staple of the wellness and ketogenic communities. Unlike the long-chain fats found in olive oil or nuts, MCTs—specifically caproic, caprylic, capric, and lauric acids—bypass standard digestion. Instead, they travel directly from the gut to the liver v...

Join us as we investigate the metabolic theory of Alzheimer’s disease, which posits that the brain struggles to utilize its primary energy source, glucose. We explore how Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) —found in sources like coconut oil and the medical food Axona—are metabolized into ketones to serve as an alternative “backup” fuel for starving neurons. This episode examines the dramatic anecdo...

Is MCT oil the secret to a healthy scalp, or a hidden culprit behind hair loss? In this episode, we cut through the noise of wellness trends to investigate the complex relationship between Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) and your hair. Drawing on dermatological research and chemical analysis, we dismantle the myths surrounding MCT oil to reveal how specific fatty acids can revolutionize your hai...

Can swapping your cooking oil really help you lose belly fat? Today we explore the unique properties of MCT oil and why it is superior to coconut oil for weight loss. We break down the evidence behind “diet-induced thermogenesis,” explaining how MCTs rev up your metabolism to burn more calories just by digesting them. Listeners will discover why MCTs are called a “super fuel” that prevents fat acc...

Join us as we bypass the hype and dive straight into the biochemistry of Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) . In this series, we explore how these unique fats function differently than the long-chain fats found in a standard diet, bypassing the lymphatic system to go directly to the liver for rapid oxidation and ketone production. We will examine the clinical evidence regarding MCTs and weight mana...

MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides) are hailed as a fast track to ketosis and potent brain fuel, but are all MCTs created equal? In this episode of the Keto Fuel Showdown , we dive deep into the metabolic study that definitively compared the power of the three primary MCT oils: C8 (tricaprylin), C10 (tricaprin), and C12 (trilaurin) . While ketones like β -hydroxybutyrate ( β -HB) and acetoacetate (A...

In this episode, we dive into the science of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and how a simple formulation change—emulsification—could revolutionize how we use them for brain health. The discussion begins by noting that lower brain glucose uptake is often observed before the onset of cognitive deterioration associated with aging and may increase the risk of Alzheimer disease. Ketones, which are d...

The Ketosis Key: Unlocking the Power of MCTs and Breath Monitoring Dive into the science behind the ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate nutrition strategy increasingly used for health benefits, including weight management, improved lipid profiles, and its potential role in therapeutic applications like epilepsy and cancer support. In this episode, we break down research on a powerful meth...

Sponsored by Keppi MCT Oil The Keto Catalyst: MCTs, Keto-Flu, and the Race to Nutritional Ketosis Join us as we explore the findings of a randomized controlled clinical trial that delves into one of the most pressing questions for anyone starting a very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (VLCKD): Can Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) minimize the unpleasant effects of “keto-induction” (often called t...